West Lake Dragon Well (Long Jing) Zöld Tea

This entry-level Long Jing offers an astonishing price-performance ratio. At this price point, you often get Long Jing that’s barely drinkable. I’ve tried quite a few Long Jings, ranging from basic ones from Zhejiang (i.e., outside the core production area) to top-tier Long Jing from Shi Feng.

Although it uses the Qunti cultivar, its processing is more reminiscent of a #43 Long Jing — that is, somewhat lighter and less complex. It presents a nice balance of green-floral and nutty notes, with the emphasis more on the former. If you prefer heavily roasted Long Jing, this one might not be for you.

A great daily drinker at a really affordable price.

Excellent tea with that familiar warm flavour of roasted beans and chestnuts.

Brewing: 4g/80ml, 80°C, 20s, +5s.

Warmed-up dry leaves smell like toasted hazelnuts, raw spinach and raw zucchini. When wet, camphor and wet hay notes appear.

The liquor tastes of toasted hazelnuts balanced beautifully by a symphony of green vegetables. At first, it's all deceptively simple but there's depth waiting to be discovered, making Long Jing one of the most interesting green teas out there.

Absolut delicious!
This long jing has the perfecrt grade of roasting, it smells like fresh baked cookies.

Questo tè mi ha dato la sensazione di viaggiare in Cina. Sia il suo profumo sia il suo gusto mi hanno conquistata.